Ariana Valencia Flores
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Rosa Negra Brickell, mastering kitchen leadership and team coordination. Excelled in reducing food waste, enhancing menu offerings with innovative recipes, and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Demonstrated exceptional ability to train staff and manage high-volume food preparation, ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Rosa Negra Brickell
10.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Chef De Partie
La Fogata
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Line Cook
Aquí Con Chili
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Panchita
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
Technique In Gastronomy -
D Gallia
Lima, Perú 12.2021
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
Timeline
Sous Chef
Rosa Negra Brickell
10.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
La Fogata
09.2022 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Aquí Con Chili
01.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Panchita
02.2018 - 01.2022
Technique In Gastronomy -
D Gallia
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